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Risk assessment of workers’ exposure to physical load in patient handling and movement at healthcare workplaces

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are common among healthcare workers (HCWs) but might be prevented by risk assessment, promote the use of assistive devices and further promotion of occupational safety and health. The aim of this feasibility study was to investigate if the risk assessment [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Source: German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)

DOI: 10.3205/25premus062

Authors: Wåhlin, Charlotte, Buck, Sebastian, Enthoven, Paul, Andreassen, Maria, Sandqvist, Jan, Haraldsson, Patrik, Fock, Jenni, Nilsing-Strid, Emma

Institutions: Linköping University, Linköping University Hospital, Region Östergötland, Region Jönköpings län, Örebro University

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7080705605

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